The Woman and the Stranger
1985 · Movie · 98 min. · Germany - East Germany (GDR)
Two German soldiers captured by the Russians in World War I become close friends. Richard shares intimate stories about his wife Anna, and Karl falls in love with her in his thoughts. One day, Karl escapes and goes to Richard's home. Based on the novel by Leonhard Frank, this film was awarded the Golden Bear at the 1985 Berlin Film Festival. This film was digitally restored by the DEFA Foundation.
Direction Rainer Simon
Cast Kathrin Waligura · Peter Zimmermann · Siegfried Höchst · Joachim Lätsch · Katrin Knappe · Ulrich Mühe · Christine Schorn · Hans-Uwe Bauer
Soundtrack Reiner Bredemeyer
Screenplay Rainer Simon · Leonhard Frank
Cinematography Roland Dressel
Original title Die Frau und der Fremde
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